I’m not convinced the reduction in new cars is entirely down to supply chain problems. When people who were used to getting a new car for minimal AP are now expected to have over £1,000 for the same standard of car they currently have, they may well be forced out of the scheme. Likewise potential new customers will look at the APs and will look at leases for a similar period and realise the difference isn’t significant.
At the moment the high APs and low choice makes Motability only a clear option for those who wouldn’t be able to get a car elsewhere. For example, those of us unable to work or with a credit history that isn’t glorious will benefit from fixed price payments without the credit hassle. Those working and earning a decent wage will not see this as an attractive option, especially with companies offering Salary Sacrifice schemes for EVs.
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